Description
A customizable, crunchy, and wholesome granola made with oats, nuts, seeds, and natural sweeteners—perfect for breakfast or snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut (optional)
- 3/4 cup dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, or chopped apricots)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, chopped nuts, seeds, cinnamon, and sea salt.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the honey or maple syrup with coconut oil. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry mixture and mix until everything is well coated.
- Spread evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and press down for clumps if desired.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.
- Let cool completely. Stir in dried fruits.
- Break into clusters and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For added fiber, include chia seeds or flaxseeds.
- Swap coconut oil with olive oil for a different flavor.
- Use agave syrup for a vegan option.
- Add dark chocolate chips after cooling for extra indulgence.
- Adjust dried fruits based on season or taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg